Skills & Expertise (39)
Work Experience
IT Security Analyst
Black Knight Inc
Oct 2016 - May 2022
Investigated security incidents using QRadar and Splunk, including malware infections, vulnerability scans, and authentication-related threats. Conducted phishing and email threat analysis using Cofense Triage. Performed firewall audits, DLP monitoring, and endpoint alert investigations using Microsoft Defender ATP. Developed SOC dashboards, reports, and security metrics for management and operational visibility.
Cyber Security Analyst
Diyar United Company
May 2022 - Jan 2026
Provide 24×7 SOC monitoring and incident response for MSSP clients across Qatar, Kuwait, and UAE. Monitor and triage security alerts using SIEM and SOAR tools across EDR, email security, network, and cloud log sources. Perform alert validation, severity classification, and impact analysis aligned with ITIL-based incident management processes. Create, track, and manage security incidents in ServiceNow while ensuring SLA compliance and timely escalation. Conduct deep-dive investigations and correlation analysis using QRadar, LogRhythm, Microsoft Sentinel, and FortiSIEM. Perform root cause analysis, IOC validation, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and alert tuning to reduce false positives. Handle SOC Tier-2 incidents, escalations, and client communications. Prepare weekly and monthly SOC reports and support CAB meetings and patching activities. Perform firewall traffic analysis in coordination with Check Point and Cisco Firepower teams.
Education
B.Tech – Electronics and Communication Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
2010 - 2014 · Afghanistan
Batchelor of Technology
2010 - 2014 · India
Intermediate (10+2) - APSWR Junior College (Boys)
2008 - 2010 · Afghanistan
Secondary School Certificate (SSC / 10th Class) - APSWR School (Boys)
- 2008 · Afghanistan
